If something is unclear, something goes wrong, or you have an idea that would make Level Lift more useful, please get in touch at info@pcarroll.au 🙂
When you write, it helps to include your Level Lift version, iOS version, device model, what you were trying to do, and the exact wording of any error message. Please do not email a video unless I have asked for it; a short description is usually enough to begin with.
Quick start
- Open Level Lift and choose Choose video.
- Select a video from Photos and wait for the analysis to finish.
- Use Peak for a chosen maximum level, or Social for a whole-video −14 LUFS target.
- Tap Normalise audio.
- Compare Original and Normalised.
- Choose Save new video to add the new copy to Photos, or Share or save to Files to send it elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
What does Level Lift do?
It adjusts the audio level already inside a video. You choose a video from Photos and Level Lift makes a separate .mov copy with normalised audio. Your original is not changed.
Does it edit or delete my original video?
No. The original stays untouched. A new copy is only added to Photos if you tap Save new video.
Does my video leave my iPhone or iPad?
No. Level Lift processes the selected video on your device. It does not upload video or audio to a server.
Why does Level Lift ask for access to Photos?
The app uses Apple’s system photo picker so you can choose a video. It asks for permission to add a finished copy to Photos only when you ask it to save one.
I denied Photos permission. Can I still save the result?
Yes. Use Share or save to Files. To allow saving directly to Photos later, open Settings > Apps > Level Lift > Photos and allow Level Lift to add photos and videos.
What is Peak mode?
Peak mode finds the loudest moment and adjusts the whole track so that point reaches the ceiling you choose. The default is −0.1 dBFS. It is a direct way to make a clean recording louder while keeping its existing shape intact.
What is Social mode?
Social mode measures whole-video loudness and aims for −14 LUFS, with a −1.0 dB limiter ceiling. Social platforms may still process audio in their own way after upload.
What does Boost do?
Boost is available in Peak mode. It adds gain before the limiter, which can make quieter parts feel stronger when brief loud moments are holding the level back. Start at 0 dB; higher settings can sound more compressed or crunchy.
Will it make my video sound professionally mastered?
No. Level Lift is a normalising tool, not a mastering suite. It does not add EQ, noise reduction, or broadband compression.
Why does the new video take time to create?
Level Lift analyses the audio, writes a new audio track, and builds a separate video file. Longer or higher-resolution videos can take longer and need enough free storage for temporary working files and the new copy.
What kinds of video can I use?
Choose a video that appears in Photos. Level Lift is designed for common MOV and MP4 videos supported by iOS. Version 1 uses the first video and audio tracks, so unusual multi-track movie files may not work as expected.
Does it change the picture quality?
Level Lift keeps the existing video track rather than re-encoding the picture. It changes the audio and creates a new movie file. It is still worth checking the finished copy before sharing an important HDR or Dolby Vision recording.
Why does a result sound different after I upload it?
Platforms can transcode audio and apply their own loudness or dynamic-range processing. Social mode is a useful starting point, not a guarantee of how a third-party platform will present the video later.
Can I suggest a feature or report a problem?
Absolutely. Email info@pcarroll.au with a short note about what you were trying to do and what happened, or what would help your workflow. I read feedback and it helps shape what comes next.
A note on audio results
Recordings vary, and a normalised result can be louder without automatically sounding better in every context. If you are unsure, compare the original and normalised versions in the app using the same headphones or speaker you will use to judge the video.
For an important performance, keep the original and take a moment to listen to the finished copy before you post it.